Patient's question:
The glans is completely covered, which is very uncomfortable. The frequency of masturbation has increased, and the foreskin has developed significant redness and swelling, accompanied by purulent discharge. The fever has not subsided. What kind of help do you want: What is phimosis?Doctor's answer:
The glans is completely tightly covered by the prepuce, but can be retracted to reveal the urethral meatus and glans, which is called phimosis. If the preputial orifice is narrow or the prepuce is adhered to the glans, making it unable to retract to reveal the urethral meatus and glans, it is called paraphimosis. Paraphimosis is divided into congenital and acquired types. Congenital paraphimosis is divided into dilative and hypertrophic types. Acquired paraphimosis is caused by inflammation, trauma, etc., leading to adhesion and narrowing of the preputial orifice. With the growth and erection of the penis, the prepuce can retract upward on its own to reveal the glans.